1940s hand knitted Fair Isle waistcoat with an overall geometric pattern in brown
this is quite well hidden by the texture - 2 pin sized holes in skirt only visible when held up to the light - on the inside
3 pockets & fastens with brown leather 'football' buttons
made from a fine but quite densely woven wool fabric in dark blue decorated with embroidered circles or number 8s in red & white
Internally in very bad condition with multiple holes
Original Vintage 1950s Plaid Checked Dress Wool Flannel Bust 30" Womens UK XXS 1940s Housecoat 1940s hand knitted Fair IsleA vintage 1950s dress, home made from a fairly weighty, soft & drapey flannel type fabric which feels like all wool, in a predominantly off white, green & red tartan or plaid pattern. The bodice has a round neck, front opening with 4 pinkish red marbled plastic buttons, darts for fit at the waist, unpadded shoulders, & 3 4 length sleeves with cuff turn backs; the 2 gore skirt is very flared & deeply pleated into the waist. It fastens at the side with